Principal PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider in the United States seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on wind power generation. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of engineering experience, demonstrating leadership and creativity. Responsibilities include maintenance optimization and responding to off-hours needs. Join a dynamic team committed to driving innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits

Support for eligible family members

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in wind power generation.
• Physically capable of climbing a wind turbine.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities of wind mechanical equipment dispositions.
• Respond as needed during off-hours for power generation.
• Manage complex engineering programs of critical importance.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership capability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

The ideal candidate is highly capable, well organized, results oriented, self-directed, process focused and an effective communicator who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Overview and Expectations

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to complete the following:

• Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
• Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
• Catastrophic Event Response
• Develop & Deploy
• RCA Countermeasures
• Failure Management Countermeasures
• Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
• Maintenance Optimization Strategies
• Tool Development
• Automating Processes

Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for:

• Drive-train system
• Yaw system
• Pitch system
• Hydraulic system
• Bolted joints
• Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation operates ‘around the clock’

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
• Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
• Use advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteria
• Collaborate within and across business units
• Be a catalyst for change

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
• 5+ Years of Experience in Wind Power Generation and/or Drivetrain Experience
• Demonstrated History of Leadership Capability and Project Ownership
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities. They will manage one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives and act as a subject matter expert.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws.